Mavericks vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 29

Mavericks vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9

The Charlotte Hornets (20-28) will look to continue a four-game win streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-28) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center as 4.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9. The matchup has an over/under set at 226.5 points.

Mavericks vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (52.8%)

Mavericks vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have compiled a 28-20-0 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 20-26-1 this year.
• This season, 19 of the Hornets' games have gone over the point total out of 47 chances.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 22 of 47 set point totals (46.8%).
• Charlotte has done a better job covering the spread in away games (16-10-0) than it has at home (12-10-0).
• The Hornets have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in eight of 22 home matchups (36.4%). In away games, they have hit the over in 11 of 26 games (42.3%).
• This season, Dallas is 14-12-1 at home against the spread (.519 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-14-0 ATS (.300).
• Mavericks games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (13 times out of 27) than away (nine of 20) this season.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 45.1% from the floor and 34% from downtown, with 2.3 made treys per game.
• Kon Knueppel averages 18.6 points, 5.4 boards and 3.6 assists, shooting 48.3% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.3 made 3-pointers per game (seventh in league).
• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 19 points, 4.8 boards and 7.6 assists per contest, shooting 40.6% from the floor and 36.3% from downtown, with an average of 3.3 made 3-pointers (seventh in league).
• Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.4 points, 1.4 assists and 8.5 boards.
• Brandon Miller is averaging 20.5 points, 3.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg's numbers on the season are 18.8 points, 6.4 boards and 4.1 assists per contest. He is also sinking 47.3% of his shots from the floor and 28% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 trey.
• Per game, Naji Marshall provides the Mavericks 14.7 points, 4.9 boards and 3 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• Per game, P.J. Washington gets the Mavericks 14.3 points, 7.2 boards and 1.9 assists, plus 1 steal and 1.4 blocks.
• The Mavericks receive 13.2 points per game from Max Christie, plus 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
• The Mavericks get 12.5 points per game from Brandon Williams, plus 3 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

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